Stylist Spotlight
A Passion for People
Celebrity barber and owner of Team Hairbenders, Darrl “Dee” Robert Jr. shares his passion for community building, celebrity hairdressing and his New Orleans salon.
A Successful Stylist Shares What Helped Her Most Along the Way
Brittaney Franklin speaks to beauty schools and shares with them her important stops along the road to a successful salon career.
Hairdressing Career Coach: First in a New Series
Maybe you have misplaced your passion for your work and career. Or you see people doing things and think, "I wish I could do that." If you find yourself stuck, looking around, waiting to be inspired--well, I was there once, too. And here is how I found my "why" and started on the most exciting phase of my life and career.
#StylistLife: A Day in the Life of Runway Stylist Sherette Fabi-Parker
As a salon owner, an editorial stylist, and a leader of several fashion show hairstyling teams, Sherette Fabi-Parker is a force to be reckoned with in the hair industry. See what a typical day in her life is like.
#StylistLife: A Day in the Life of Ulta Beauty's Leonardo Valencia
Follow along as we explore a day in the life of a top-performing Ulta Beauty stylist and member of the Ulta Beauty Design Team, Leonardo Valencia.
Where Are They Now? Kelly Johnson from "Road to Independence"
Find out what a difference a couple of years can make in the life of an independent salon professional!
NC Stylist Opens Calendar for ‘Pay What You Can’ Days
Denman ambassador and NC salon stylist Skip Fellers offers ‘pay what you can’ days where clients can receive a service and literally pay whatever sum they can for their appointment.
5 Stories of Facing Down Fear
It's good to hear stories of confronting fears or taking risks because it can encourage us to do the same. These beauty industry professionals stepped out on the limb, broke out of the box, and had some big challenges that they overcame this year.
by Anne Moratto
3 Pro Tips from a Wella Educator
Education is everything! See what advice Wella Educator Erik Thrane has to offer on color corrections, lifting with color, and always continuing to learn.
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Meet the MODERN SALON 100 of 2022!
Introducing our Modern Salon 100 of 2022! Help us celebrate our latest list of beauty industry game changers who leverage social media to inspire the community.
#StylistLife: A Day in the Life of Salon Owner Gregga Prothero
Meet Gregga Prothero, proud owner and lead stylist of Gregga LA salon in Los Angeles, and join us as she takes us through a day in her life.
Worth Up Alliance Grant Winner Opens Skin Care Studio
Jonathan Herrera opens Leela Skin with the support of celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson and colorist Jason Backe’s grant in collaboration with non‐profit Beauty Changes Lives.
Cookie Zamarripa is #Uvaldestrong
June is Pride Month and at the heart of each LGBTQIA+ hairdresser and barber is an individual who is dedicated to helping their clients look and feel their best. Meet Cookie Zamarripa who found acceptance and respect in the barbering community, and find out how the recent tragedy in her hometown ignited her to gather other barbers and offer love, support and services.
A Scholarship Success Story
How beauty school and two scholarships helped this cosmetologist discover her passion for teaching.
by Stacey Soble
SALON DESIGN: Creating Her Home, Suite Home
Women’s color and cut specialist Rachel Gardner opened Her Rareity Salon in February 2022. Check out a space that Gardner says, "shows my heart."
by Anne Moratto
Female Barbers Forging a Path
Spotlighting two female barbers who #BreakTheBias in a male-dominated field.
Curly Canvas: Formulas and Tips for Coloring Curly Hair
Three artists share best practices for painting curly hair.